30-Day Appeal Window Open
August 24, 2005
More than three years after retailer Brian Hibbs filed a class action lawsuit against Marvel for breach of terms, a settlement appears to be very close.
Miniatures & 7' Kanako
August 24, 2005
Yamato USA is importing an assortment of 8 different 4' scale Genshiken Figures.
Empire Building Down Under
August 24, 2005
Mayfair Games is preparing to launch Australian Rails.
TV Promotion Planned
August 24, 2005
Viz announced that Inuyasha the Movie 3 will include an exclusive trading card.
Should Improve Product Flow
August 24, 2005
ACD Distribution has signed an agreement with the French game company Rackham and will become the Master Distributor of Rackham miniatures and games in the United States.
New Marketing Director
August 24, 2005
Dark Horse Comics has announced that Dirk Wood has been named Marketing Director and Michael Gombos has been appointed Japanese Licensing Manager.
Backed by TV Commercials
August 24, 2005
Bandai America is planning a major promotion of its Zatch Bell Trading Card Game in conjunction with Toys 'R' Us.
Give It a Try
August 23, 2005
Now Comics' Tony Caputo saw our interview with Marvel Publisher Dan Buckley, in which he said that Marvel would not license its comics to other publishers, and suggests that Marvel give it a try.
Column by Steve Bennett
August 23, 2005
This week, Bennett continues his discussion of how a comic store can compete against the mega-stores.
On Anime Merchandise
August 22, 2005
Geneon Entertainment has announced an agreement with the Hot Topic retail chain.
Two Former TRU Prexies on Board
August 23, 2005
KB Toys Inc. has announced that the company plans to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy by the end of the month.
From White Wolf
August 23, 2005
White Wolf Publishing will release the most deluxe d20 campaign setting ever at Gencon 2006.
